An excellent addition to any kitchen garden is fresh basil. It tastes great, requires little maintenance, and has a pleasant scent that repels common garden pests like mites and aphids. One way to keep this plant productive in your yard (or on your windowsill) is to prune it. Regularly cutting back the leaves or stems … Read more
If you’ve ever tasted the bright, fresh flavor of basil in a rich pesto pasta dish or a refreshing caprese salad, you already know the culinary magic this herb can work. But if you want to maintain this fascination and the health of your basil plant, it is important to understand the technique of collecting … Read more
In the field of gardening, there is a saying that “what grows together comes together”. While this is undoubtedly true when it comes to taste (think corn with zucchini or tomatoes with basil), there are benefits that go beyond food. Having a few Growing certain plants next to each other can really benefit the general … Read more
